New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-02

ysstsss 3 ~ lIi.: gsis n NJ ,s * on on
TO the shsir an sang . stnann ha;s to every tuna
S Iu' B,ily's things ofrn the Impldent eediots
PheSs iissensa with smussinsnh "Hsrss : ss,
lant II originality" abe thought I've sd~ "a
admired people who were not eosnmonpface, tnu
BOW ana TO 90 to party with real ssnin' In n'S
'" How does he behave in publiOr she asked. to
eS lest D acts Ike he could buy up oil Cousy
County; an some OF these orpefy people nsse
thinks hs tns S.y Sos shHi bus %Cona h
always a-hanain' round some girl. The poor loors
been in love more times than solomon
had ,,o, wives: s1 as tosseh.r .ss good
as new An the things he does to show 9n went on
the garrulous hostess Las time, l heerd, ne
brought some new tangled stuff in cans to make
lemonade One O. the boys see some before down
to JonesviIle an he jest scooped out the powder
truck an put in salt instead an enpticd tne 1ee.e
bottle o. Juice and filed 1t up with cold tea; when
Lon than mixed his pail o stuff an passed every
body cup, the pzen mess nearly stranged ,em al,
an Jonthan went down TO Jonesville next cay. cay an
wonder what he'll have new fo-night
II was nearing sunset and Phebe had to forego
thriller b, the enscu pared her toilet ''
She had scarcely completed her hasty prepare,
tons before the creaking of wagon announced
Here he comes" cried the landlady, . with the
colt pranch as If twas tryin to knock the bottom
cut of all creation, and the broke-down oid mare
eggin it to KEEP up. MY eye' don't no 'ni"k
She was looking through crack Ia the wall DOW,
and 10 sepnlehrai whisper gave an inventory OK
THAT caliker shirt belonRstO the clerk At Jones
Vile Them striped pants IS Dusenberrys herders.
That coat is Docks second best kin tell 1t by the
two shiny buttons on the back an, the grease spots
on the sleeve That magenty handkerchief be-
longs to the Chny cook on Morris's thresher. Hes
eethered up, right smart heap Things around
Il By this time Phebe was ready, and went out to
the wagon Without any waste e., OF tt cer ysSc
He cracked the old blacksnake, and away they
dashed a., e.,,.
and ine SSas s through miles Of flower strewn
lands Great beds OF nemophila ned up
delicate crimson and blue and cream,
of yellow buttereups stretched before theIn-a
field of cloth OF gold The sky above the noun
tans was refining from lemon 70 violet S ana tb bne
must rise before the prospect from BeuIah Land
When the darkness fen, and the stars came OUT
50 slowly that one could count them, Jon than ana
Phebe began to talk q little. :.
He seemed very pre-occupled. The weight OF
responsibility on his shoulders, l suppose, vas
Phebe's mental comment. Presently. by skull
Questions. she launched him into descriptions of
various parties which he had attended and en-
eueered into perfect success. , -,
like to bring IN new ldees, be said, an leu
these pore young folks that amt never been no.
where see how folks acts I'm goin 10 snow EN-
Omethln' TO astoniSh EN- tO-n1Gnt; vi.
thing TOO this last with mysterious gurgie ana
ehuekle. ,.,,.. 80.
linen the conversation. not SO undesignedly on
Pbebes part either, driited into discussion on
TO tell me no." Jon'than admitted frankly; but
aint bit sorry they done it: don't know as
I'd "a marned any gal thatd a been fool enough TO
Git stuck after III them days. Now IT'S differ
emit I'm steadIer an sensibler, and I'm never out
O. I've got three dollars IN ny Poefs ro move
Moore. I'm never out o spendin mosey u ~
get married suddInt some o these days There's
a secret schoolmarn, thai I'd like TO tell you If
we was little better acquain ed; but YOU Jest
wait, au' you'll find 1T out. Yonder is Mis- Dusen-
berrys.' WA,
n speci that nearly bounced Phebe out Of the
wagon, they rumbled up TO the gate. ,,,
They walked up a narrow lane 1ordered
with sweet June roses and stately hollyhocks
Mrs. Dusenberry met them at the door-fat and
ford, with a husky voice-and gave Phebe gnsh-
The house was unfurnished but the rough raft
ers and wall had a bronze TINT, warm and pIctur-
esque Roses were stuck IN every crack. and bright
tin cans filled with flowers adorned corner shelves
and mantel- piece The fireplace was crowded
with branches Of holvhocks and fragrant pepper
mint and the damp floor stIil gave oil lingering
The front room had been transformed into
dancing bali by removing chairs and tables
row of seats composed OF boards supported upon
kegs and boxes a state Of very uncertain equi-
lbrium lined the walls
few old ladies' who had been helping
with the cooking. were the only guests
discussion teething that seemed to be be-
fore tue house. thanks TO appreE ticeshp served
in he ping to bring up small brother and sister.
sbe had some practical information the subject.
Group came mp next IN the procession oil infant
maladissI Phehe covered herself with glory by
giving her grandmot hers reclpe-a plaster of lard
and snuff to be put on the chest. In couLiry
where the bog is held in universal esteem. and
every body uses tobacco, the ingredients were ile
recommendations for the torturing appliance. and
the old ladies ell voted that they would try 1T the
next croupy spell.
Then hygienics were dropped, and Phebc vonn-
teercd to do Aviny Miss0uris hair on top OF her
head Ia style unknown to Pike Branch, that dam
SCI being at the moment engaged IN valiant strug-
gle with the stubborn red name AZ the other end OF
the room. Popularity was insured nov with the
why, she's Just a. common -talkin' any Of u.s.
said Aunt Fanny Moran.
agreed Aunt fabby Hotcbkiss
Looks we'll enough. too" drawled Aunt Sally
Newton. with an approving glance at Phebes black
grenadine dress.
Amt Lucy Boote took the schoolmarm under
her special protection, and gave her synopsis OF
each guests history and pedigree as the people
came IN.
Soon Wagons began to roll up from every drec-
ton: From highways and byways almost every
one had been hidden to the feast. Whole families
came. in half-dozens, and hall scores. and up
ward.
"Yondsr's Mis- Joy. with her seven head O. gals
WHISPERED Aunt Lucy. They look SO much alike
that their ma has to dress em different SOS to keep
the felers from gettin' EN- mixed" Phebe glanced
at the array of gaunt salow girls each dressed in
differe coor-all in bright new calicoes
Look, look. went on Aunt Lucy, with start
ling nudge Z" there comes the belle O. the Creek.
Ia her an her mas idea. It's the Wilder Tibbits
an Cindy."
The widow IN a scant black dress. with n
faded pink bow at her neck. came first She had
long sharp nose, n tight-shut mouth and swapping
black eyes: Cinay tOliowed-a short little Great
ure with small nose. and round eyes of no par
tIcular color. that rolled lncessantly. Her faded.
streaked hair was dressed in very rebeliious eurs.
with wlry ends. The hands, short and stubby,
were covered with such q liberal coat OF down
paw. ,
como on Jon'than Robbins an the wdder has
Threatened to scald him if ne ever comes near the
bouse agin l kinder pity the gal. though. The
wilder never takes her eye off'n her, and the gal
Al from mornn' till night readin love stories LII
uapers her uncle sends en-"